Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
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When will the Community Emergency Hub be open?
When will the Community Emergency Hub be open?
Community Emergency Hubs are opened by their community when assistance is required to deal with the impact of an emergency event.
How do I volunteer to be a street representative?
How do I volunteer to be a street representative?
Complete the following form and the CRG committee will review the applications and confirm acceptance.
Can I join the Hāwea Community Response Group?
Can I join the Hāwea Community Response Group?
The group is run by local volunteers, some based in Lake Hāwea, others in Hāwea flat. Please complete the following form and we will contact you to discuss.
Will there be a Civil Defence Centre (CDC) set up in Hāwea?
Will there be a Civil Defence Centre (CDC) set up in Hāwea?
It would be up to the Emergency Operations Centre to decide where a Civil Defence Centre (CDC) would be in Hāwea – and it may well be in the Lake Hāwea Community Centre, and run alongside the Community Emergency Hub.
Who would man a Civil Defence Centre?
Who would man a Civil Defence Centre?
The CDC would be manned by trained and vetted personnel (not members of the CRG) and would probably include representatives from government and support agencies.
Will the Community Response Group provide my family with food?
Will the Community Response Group provide my family with food?
No. Our role is simply to collect information about the situation on the ground and report to our Emergency Operations Centre in Wanaka. We will also communicate with Hāwea residences on our status.
Will there be medical help available?
Will there be medical help available?
Yes. While it is not part of the CRG's mandate, there are a team of retired doctors and nurses in our community that will do there best to provide assistance.
Can I get help for my pets?
Can I get help for my pets?
Yes. While it is not part of the CRG's mandate, there are a team available which will include a vet and nurse. A system is available to report lost pets as well as found pets.
Is liquefaction an issue for Hāwea?
Is liquefaction an issue for Hāwea?
Liquefaction is the process which causes soil to behave more like a liquid than a solid during an earthquake. Liquefaction is not a concern for the Hāwea district.
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